JOURNAL ARTICLE

Screenwriters Reached a Deal to End the Strike. Here's What Happens Next.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 6 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Zornosa, Laura 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the conclusion of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, which ended after a tentative agreement was reached with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The new contract includes significant gains for writers, such as increased annual minimum wages, bonuses based on streaming viewership, and protections against the use of artificial intelligence in writing. While the WGA members can return to work, the ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) means that actors are still unable to perform or promote their work. The WGA's achievements may influence negotiations for SAG-AFTRA, potentially leading to a resolution in their ongoing strike as well. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/09, p6
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:172357396
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